Table 1.

Soil characteristics. Column A: Field experiments. Column B: Field operation. Except for pH, data are in percent

0-5 in.5-10 in.10-15 in.
SoilABABAB
Coarse sand53.846.352.443.654.235.6
Fine sand39.537.842.938.741.344.0
Silt and clay6.715.94.717.84.520.8
Organic matter2.53.2<0.42.2<0.41.3
pH5.05.25.25.45.45.3